ISOCS

Sensors 2014
2014-06-18 00:00 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) | ed060f34-14a4-4844-9964-b0e99413cb78
New Materials and Developments in Sensor Technologies

18 June 2014 – The Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, UK

This is the sixth annual AAMG Conference concerning monitoring and analysis using sensor technologies. This conference will cover new materials and developments on sensor technologies with applications related to air and water quality; and biological monitoring. The conference follows a similar format as in preceding years with presentations by invited speakers; however, the majority of papers and posters will be presented by young researchers.

The conference will examine the design and application of new materials and development of potential commercial sensors for monitoring (bio)medical, industrial and environmental processes. Sessions will feature invited presentations and submissions selected from the response to the call for papers.

Download full details at: http://aamg-rsc.org/2014/04/sensors-2014-full-programme-registration-details/

Monitoring Ambient Air 2014
2014-12-09 00:00 - 2014-12-10 23:59 (Europe/Paris) | ed060f34-14a4-4844-9964-b0e99413cb78
Air Quality in Europe – New ChallengesConference with Posters & Exhibition

December 9-10, 2014, London, UK

In several European countries, air quality made headline news this year in a way that has not been seen for decades. While the regulation of emissions, and our understanding of the sources and mechanisms involved in air quality move forwards, the overall situation may not, as control in some areas is counterbalanced by uncontrolled developments in others. Following last year’s successful liaison with Defra’s Air Quality Expert Group, there will be overview presentations on topics currently being reviewed by that group. They concern pollution sources that are either relatively new, or that have not received the attention that they merit: shipping, biomass burning and shale gas extraction (often called “fracking”), and also an assessment of the evidence for photocatalytic paints as a means to reduce NOx concentrations. In addition, there will be an update on the EU funded CARBOTRAF project and a session focused on black carbon and other air pollution emissions from traffic. The meeting will also include a session on advances in air quality measurement; an on-going theme of this conference series.

Organised by the Automation and Analytical Management Group – Royal Society of Chemistry

For more information please go to: aamg-rsc.org

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ISOCS Short Course Winter 2015
2015-03-08 10:00 - 2015-03-13 15:00 (Europe/Paris) | Single item: job
Electronic Noses and their Panorama of Sensors

8-13 March 2015 – Ponte di Legno – Brescia,Italy

Develop your knowledge on chemical sensors systems and applications at the ISOCS Short Course in Ponte di Legno, Italy.

The venue is Ponte di Legno/Tonale close to the ski slopes, offering a close access to many famous ski resorts. The price (700 €) includes all accommodation (shared double room) and meals. Students will receive free ISOCS membership for 2015.

Registration is closed!

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Who should attend?

The Short Course is ideal for anyone with an interest in chemical sensors and olfaction, and is new to the field; for example, PhD students, researchers, technologists and industrialists.Short Courses organized by ISOCS are a unique combination of fundamental theory lectures and practical application exercises. They provide a head start into selected topics of current research and new developments in the area of chemical sensing and olfaction. Most lecturers will be present throughout the duration of the course. Ample opportunity is given for discussion and networking.

Directions and Accommondation:

The school takes place at Ponte di Legno: http://www.comune.ponte-di-legno.bs.it/

Recommended Accommondation during the conference, in Hotel Pineta: http://www.hotelpineta.biz/it/pagina/home.html

Venue of the lectures will be the Centro Formativo Provinciale, which is about 500m from the hotel: http://www.cfpzanardelli.it/index.php/2013-05-22-10-25-38/2013-07-16-08-41-22

Information about Skiing in Adamello: http://www.adamelloski.com/en/

How to get there with public transport:Coming from Milan, we recommend to take the train to Brescia (Ferrovie dello Stato).From there take the train to Edolo (Ferrovie Nord Milano).Once you reach Edolo, continue by bus to Ponte die Legno.

Train website: http://www.trenitalia.com/cms/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=4ddd1a035296f310VgnVCM1000005817f90aRCRD

Bus website: http://www.adamelloski.com/documenti/nevebus/sab/edolo-tonale-sab-dal-12-9-14.pdf

The Short Course Winter 2015 covers topics including:

MOX NWs Chemical sensorsCoated quartz microbalancesBiosensorsElectronic Noses and their applicationFood applications of ENsElectronic circuit for ENsAn overview of the sampling method for E-nosesFundamentals of multivariate data analysis for chemical sensorsPresentation COST Action EuNetAir

Speakers include:

Dr. Veronica Sberveglieri, CNR – INO & University Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy ( Director)Prof. Julian Gardner, University of Warwick, UK ( Org. Committee )Dr. Jan Mitrovics, JLM Innovation, Germany ( Org. Committee )Dr. Simone Borri CNR-INO, ItalyProf. Corrado Di Natale, University Tor Vergata, Rome, ItalyProf. Eugenio Martinelli, University Tor Vergata, Rome, ItalyDr. Dario Zappa, CNR-INO, ItalyDr. Matteo Falasconi, Univertsity of Brescia, ItalyProf. Marco Della Rosa, University of Bologna, ItalyDr. Michele Penza, ENEA, Brindisi, Italy

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Nanotechnology and Nanosensors - Web course of Prof. Hossam Haick
2015-03-15 12:00 (Europe/Paris)
Prof. Haick Hossam (Technion – IIT) has designed, developed, and will deliver a massive open online course (MOOC) on “Nanotechnology and Nanosensors .”MOOC is a web-based course designed to support a large number of participants. MOOCs are online distance education, providing free and accessible high-quality education to the masses. Contrary to traditional courses, MOOCs allow open and free registration to any non-credit participants. Any background in science (chemistry, biology, physics), technology and/or engineering would fit the course.The “Nanotechnology and Nanosensors” MOOC includes ten classes of 3-4 short lecture videos. The MOOC course is available for free to anybody who is interested in extending his knowledge. A certificate will be provided for successful participants at the end of the course.

Brief description of the course

Nanotechnology and Nanosensors is a course for people who are interested in learning about novel sensing tools that makes use of nanotechnology (a technology that relies in the regime between one to hundred nanometers, viz. billionths of the meter) to screen, detect, and monitor various events in either our personal or professional life. The students discover the fascinating world of nanoland that bumps up against the basic building blocks of matter. As such, the students discover how holding the nanoland with various sensing devices together could lay the groundwork for infinite innovative applications in every part of our daily life, starting from in-vivo and ex-vivo diagnosis and treatments of diseases, continuing with quality control of goods and environmental aspects, and ending with monitoring security issues. In this endeavor, the students learn how to fabricate such new tools, how to characterize them, how to control them, and how to integrate them in the various applications.

For more details on the course and for registration, please visit:www.coursera.org/technion

Place: Web course offered by Technion

4th GOSPEL Workshop on Gas sensors based on semiconducting metal oxides
2015-06-07 00:00 - 2015-06-09 23:59 (Europe/Paris)
Basic under-standing & applications

7-9 June 2015, Tübingen, Germany

The workshop is the fourth in a series of Gospel workshops (http://www.gospel-network.org) dedicated to the R&D activities in the field of semiconducting metal oxide based gas sensors.It will be organized by the Universities of Kyushu and Tübingen, over two full days – 8th and 9th of June – and will be preceded by a social, come-together event on the 7th of June.

The previous three workshops demonstrated that the idea to bring together experts from both academia and industry and provide plenty of time for discussions was very fruitful. Therefore,also this edition will keep the very successful format of combining 2 key notes (each 40 min + 20 min discussion) and 4 invited talks (each 25 min and 10 min discussion) with regular oral contributions (each 15 min and 5 min discussion) and poster presentations. As usual, we areready to host an exhibition for companies active in the field.At the workshop we will also discuss the opportunity of transforming it in a biennial conference run by a Steering Committee that will take place alternately in Asia and Europe.

Location

The workshop will take place in Tübingen, Germany in the “Hotel Stadt Tübingen”. For details about the hotel, please have a look at: http://www.hotel-stadt-tuebingen.de/. The hotel offers excellent conference facilities.Tübingen is extremely easy to reach from the Stuttgart Airport (25 minutes drive), which is connected with all major European airports.

Participation

The attendance is limited to a maximum of 75 participants. In the case in which the demand will be higher, the selection – for non-authors – will be made on a first came, first served basis.The conference fee is expected to be around 400€ and besides the attendance of the scientific sessions will also cover participation to the social events, coffee breaks and lunch during the workshop.

Further information:

You can email gssmo2015@ipc.uni-tuebingen.de with any queries about logistics or the workshop organizers for enquiries about the programme and content and suggestions.

The workshop website is now online. For registration and abstract submission please follow this link:http://www.gospel-network.org/index.php?id=gssmo130

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ISOEN 2015
2015-06-28 00:00 - 2015-07-01 23:59 (Europe/Paris) | Resources
16th International Symposium on Olfaction and Electronic Nose

28 June – 1 July 2015 – Dijon – France

A great opportunity for exchanging business or academic viewpoints with experts from all over the world, in order to foster tomorrow’s innovations in E-senses!

Important Information! Do not miss the great welcome party at the “Jardin de Sciences”, Sunday evening at 19:00

Google Map: https://www.google.de/maps/place/Sciences+Garden/@47.3218776,5.0289836,17z

Travel directions: https://colloque6.inra.fr/isoen2015/Social-events

The Symposium invites contributions describing the latest scientific, industrial, and technological research results in subjects including:

Solid State Sensor Technologies sensorsE-Senses System designOdor generation / transmissionOlfactionBio-inspired sensingAnalytical techniquesApplications

After 20 years of Electronic Nose, it is time to take stock!

Important Dates 2015

Abstract submission openingJanuary 10Abstract submission deadlineMarch 8Notification of acceptanceApril 10Early bird registration startsMarch 16Regular registration startsApril 29

For more information and registration please go to: http://isoen.org

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ISOEN 2015 pre-conference Tutorial
2015-06-28 09:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Paris) | Resources
Pre-conference tutorial at CSGA: Olfaction, human vs Artificial: is it possible to measure odors?

It is our great pleasure to welcome all participants to the ISOEN first Tutorial.

The aim of the ISOEN Tutorial is to address the fundamentals of Olfaction and Taste science and discuss some recent development/applications in the field of on-line measurements and odor/taste mixtures. The lectures are given at the graduate level and span from the scientific basic principles to the implementation in research. They are intended for PhD students and young researchers in the field, researchers who have recently entered the interdisciplinary field of E-Nose and E-Tongue, and for colleagues who want to brush up their fundamental knowledge in certain fields. This tutorial comprises 7 lectures of approximatively 45 mins to be given on Sunday the 28 of June at CSGA in Dijon. The Tutorial is open to all conference participants. A modest registration fee, including lecture notes and buffet lunch is requested.

Travel directions:

The tutorial takes place on Sunday 28th June from 9:15 to 18:00 at the Centre Européen des Sciences du Goût (CSGA).

Address: Centre Européen des Sciences du Goût (CSGA); 9E boulevard Jeanne d’Arc; 21000 Dijon

To reach the venue (it is not at the same place as the conference!), please take Tram 1 (direction Quetigny Centre from the train station) and get off at CHU –Hôpitaux.

The venue is the large round building behind the tram stop.

Location in Google Maps: https://www.google.de/maps/place/Centre+Européen+des+Sciences+du+Goût/@47.319633,5.0675945,17z

Preliminary programme

RegistrationRegistration & Introduction. Patrick Mielle, Jean-Luc LeQuéréSensory of olfaction and tastePhysiology of olfaction & taste. Loïc BriandGC-olfaction & recombination. Elisabeth GuichardCoffe breakOdors perception and interactionsSensory evaluation. Sophie NicklausPerceptual interactions. Thierry Thomas-DanguinBuffet LunchInstrumental & pairing techniquesGC-MS / sample preparation. Jean-Luc Le QuéréEnvironmental odours assesment. Anne-Claude RomainAPI-MS (on-line & global measurements). Jean-Luc Le QuéréShift to Chemosens (Analytical & sensory Platform)Visit of the ChemoSens Platform facilitiesAnalytical. Etienne Sémon (tbc)Sensory. Jean-Luc Le Quéré

Lecturers

Loïc Briand (CSGA), Physiology of taste and olfaction

Summary: The olfactory and gustatory systems enable to detect and discriminate thousands of molecules, with the help of hundreds of chemoreceptors receptors. We will present the biological basis of odorant and tasting molecules by animals, from insect to mammals, focusing on sensory receptors.

Keywords: olfaction, taste, receptor, odor coding, combinatorial code, stimuli, physiology

Loïc Briand studied biochemistry and molecular biology at the University of Nantes (France), where he received his PhD. He did his post-doc at the University of Glasgow (Great-Britain), Institute of Molecular Cell and Systems Biology. In 1999, Loïc Briand became interested in olfaction and joined the INRA center of Jouy-en-Josas (suburb of Paris) as Research-associate in a group led by Jean-Claude Pernollet.In 2006, Loïc Briand started is own research group at the Center for Taste and Feeding Behaviour in Dijon (France), dealing with soluble (odorant-binding proteins, sweet-tasting proteins and receptor proteins involved in chemical senses (olfaction and taste perception).

Sophie Nicklaus (CSGA), Sensory evaluation of taste and olfactory sensation

Summary: During the ISOEN tutorial, she will present the main sensory evaluation methods in the analytical domain, applied to study taste and olfactory sensations, such as threshold testing, discrimination tests, sensory profile, and temporal methods.

Keywords: sensory profile, discrimination tests, threshold measurements, temporal analysis

Sophie Nicklaus, PhD is a Research Director at INRA (French National Institute of Agricultural Research), in the Centre des Sciences du Goût et de l’Alimentation (Center for Taste and Feeding Behaviour) in Dijon, France. She received her PhD in Food Science from the University of Burgundy (Dijon, France). She started her career managing a sensory evaluation plateform, applying the main sensory evaluation methods (sensory profile, discrimination tests, hedonic and consumer tests). She has been studying children’s eating behaviour for the past 15 years, looking at the role of food-related inputs (sensory properties, energy density) in the development and evolution of infants and children’s liking and food intake, using experimental and epidemiological approaches (OPALINE and ELFE cohort).She is in particular interested in understanding the impact of early eating experiences on later eating behavior, and their contribution to health. She serves as a member for several scientific committees; and is an expert with the French Ministry of Health for the National Program on Nutrition and Health (“PNNS”).

Thierry Thomas-Danguin (CSGA), Perceptual interactions: the strategy of the senses to process complex signals

Summary: This lecture presents the nature and mechanisms of perceptual interactions within the olfactory system and between the chemical senses. In a first part, the theoretical aspects of odor mixtures interactions are covered and examples from both human and animal studies are provided to support theory. It discusses the issue of odor mixtures interactions in the context of aroma/odor analysis. In a second part, cross-modal interactions are reviewed and the emphasis is made on how sensory integration constitutes a key process in complex food flavor perception.

Keywords: odor, flavor, mixture, smell-taste interactions, sensory integration, perception, psychophysics

Thierry Thomas-Danguin, PhD, is research fellow at INRA the French National Institute for Agricultural Research. He works at the CSGA (Centre for Taste and Feeding Behavior) in Dijon. He has a background in chemistry, psychophysics, psychophysiology of the chemical senses and sensory sciences. He has been studying odor mixtures for 20 years and authored over 40 scientific papers. He performs research on the perception of complex chemical stimuli released from food and on cross-modal interactions within the chemical senses, while trying to decipher the chemical and biological mechanisms underpinning food flavor perception.

Anne-Claude Romain (Ulg), Environmental odour Assessment

Summary: Malodours emitted by industrial, agricultural, service activities and solid/liquid waste treatments are responsible for most of the complaints in the environment in our civilised countries. This pollution is a major concern for local authorities but the assessment of this pollution is a real challenge. This lecture presents the different methods of sampling and the sensorial measurements usually employed to assess these “environmental” odours. The quantification units (ou/m³, SU, percentile…) are explained. Laboratory but also in-field techniques combined with air dispersion models without forgetting the neighbours surveys are exposed. To conclude, a discussion on the uncertainties of the different approaches is proposed to the participants.

Keywords: odour pollution; environmental annoyance; sampling; dynamic olfactometry; in-field malodour measurement; air dispersion modelling

Anne-Claude Romain studied chemistry and environmental sciences at the University of Liège (ULg, Belgium), and obtained a PhD on the use of sensor arrays for environmental malodour monitoring. Currently, she is the leader of the research group ”Sensing of Atmospheres and Monitoring” (SAM) at the Faculty of Sciences and is cofounder of the spin-off Odometric. Associate professor at ULg, she gives lectures on atmospheric pollution, odour annoyance characterization, indoor air quality, environmental metrology and data treatment. Odour pollution and indoor air quality are her main areas of interest to develop new methods of monitoring.

Jean-Luc Le Quéré (CSGA), Lectures 1 & 2

Lecture 1 : Sample preparation and identification of volatile compounds

Summary :Due to their physicochemical properties aroma compounds are amenable to instrumental analysis only if they are separated from the food matrix by a suitable extraction procedure. However, as no single method yields a “true” picture of a food aroma, complete identification of flavour volatiles is rarely attained with a single sample preparation.In this talk, before presenting the methods of identification chiefly based on GC-MS, we will present the various techniques available for sample treatment and flavour extraction.

Lecture 2 : On-line and global measurements of aromas

Summary : Perception of flavour is a dynamic process as flavour molecules are released progressively from food during consumption. The methods currently used to evaluate food flavour are still essentially based on sensory evaluation by panels of experts.In this talk, we will present the latest developments made for relating sensory measurements to flavour release ( in vitro and in vivo applications) and for substituting instruments for humans to globally assess food flavour more quickly and at reduced costs. The presentation will emphasize the use of atmospheric ionization mass spectrometric techniques.

Keywords : GC-MS, GC-O, API-MS, PTR-MS, extraction, sample pretreatment

Jean-Luc Le Quéré received a PhD degree in chemistry from the University of Western Brittany in Brest (F) in 1982. He did a post-doctoral stay at the University of Glasgow (UK) in the department of chemistry.He joined the Aroma Research Laboratory of INRA in Dijon as an analytical chemist in 1983 and specialized in the analyses of aroma molecules using spectrometric methods: NMR, Fourier transform infrared and more particularly mass spectrometry. Now with the Centre for Taste and Feeding Behaviour, he is in charge of methods development dealing with in vitro and in vivo flavour release using atmospheric pressure chemical ionization mass spectrometry (APCI-MS) and proton transfer reaction mass spectrometry (PTR-MS).

Elisabeth Guichard (CSGA), Identification of key odorant compounds by GC-O followed by recombination studies

Summary: This lecture will present the different methods currently used to identify the key odorant compounds from food by gas chromatography-olfactometry (GC-O) and select the most pertinent based on quantification of their impact on odour intensity. As GC-O only allows to evaluate the individual compounds after their chroamtographic elution, there is thus a need to evaluate their impact in mixture thanks to recombination studies. We will present different strategies used to test these miwtures of odorants in comparison with the real food sample.

Keywords: aroma, gas chromatography, olfactometry, mixture of odorants, recombination, similarity

Elisabeth Guichard is an engineer from National Institute of Agronomy (INAPG, France) specialised in physicochemistry, and obtained a PhD in Agronomic sciences on the raspberry aroma in 1983. She has been recruited at INRA in 1979 as Research Assistant and is now Research Director in CSGA (Center for Taste and Feeding Behaviour) at INRA (Dijon, France). She is co-leader of a research group on “molecular interactions, in-mouth mechanisms and flavour perception”.She has more than 150 publications in peer review international journals and more than 260 presentations in congress (80 oral communications) in the field of food science, interactions between aroma compounds and food matrix, in-mouth aroma release in relation with perception. She has been editor of 6 books and author of 44 book chapters.

Short Course Penang 2015
2015-11-19 00:00 - 2015-11-21 23:59 (Europe/Paris)
Chemical Sensing: Fundamentals, Current Technologies and Applications

19-21 November 2015 – Penang, Malaysia

Develop your knowledge on chemical sensors systems and applications at the ISOCS Short Course in Penang, Malaysia.

The venue is the COPTHORNE ORCHID HOTEL on the Island Penang in Malaysia, located at the popular Tanjung Bungah (Flower Cape) beach and near to the magnificient city of Georgetown. The course fee is 350 €. Hotel accommodation including all meals is RM 220 (aprox. 44€) per person and night in a single room or RM 160 (aprox. 32€) in a shared double room. Students will receive free ISOCS membership for 2016. Accompanying persons are also welcome.

Course fee350 €Single room44 €/night (aprox)Double shared room32 €/night (aprox)

Who should attend?

The Short Course is ideal for anyone with an interest in electronic noses or tongues and their applications and is new to the field; for example, PhD students, researchers, technologists and industrialists. Short Courses organized by ISOCS are a unique combination of fundamental theory lectures and practical application exercises. They provide a head start into selected topics of current research and new developments in the area of chemical sensing, biosensing, olfaction and applications. Most lecturers will be present throughout the duration of the course. Ample opportunity is given for discussion and networking.

Directions and Accommondation:

The short course takes place on the Island Penang in Malaysia: http://www.visitpenang.gov.my

Recommended Accommondation during the course: http://www.millenniumhotels.com/copthornepenang/

The Short Course will cover topics including:

Fundamentals on e-‐nose and e-‐tongueOverview on chemical sensor technologiesBiosensors for chemical detectionSampling technologiesData analysis: classification and data fusionFood, health, and environmental applicationsMobile applicationsMobile robot olfaction

Speakers include:

Prof. Krishna Persaud, University of Manchester, UKDr. Nicolae Barsan, Tübingen University, GermanyDr. Patrick Mielle, INRA, Dijon, FranceDr. Jan Mitrovics, JLM Innovation, GermanyDr. Ammar Zakaria, Perlis University, MalaysiaProf. Ali Yeon Md Shakaff, Perlis University, MalaysiaDr. Nor Idayu Mahat, University of Utara, MalaysiaDr. Masaaki Habara, Intelligent Sensor Tech., Inc., JapanProf. Hiroshi Ishida, Tokyo U Agriculture and Tech, JapanDr. Sing Muk NG, Swinburne Sarawak Research Centre, Malaysia

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Sensing for Smart Anything Everywhere: Materials, Technologies, Applications
2016-06-25 00:00 - 2016-06-29 23:59 (Europe/Paris) | Newsletter
ISOCS & MiNaB-ICT

Joint Event on Sensing for Smart Anything Everywhere: Materials, Technologies, Applications

25-29 June 2016 – Otranto (Lecce), Italy

Following the interest and the success of 2015 edition of MiNaB-ICT (Micro-Nano-Bio-ICT convergence), in 2016 a Joint event with The International Society on Olfaction and Chemical Sensing (ISOCS) will be organised, focussing the attention on Sensing for the emerging world of “Smart Anything Everywhere”. In this context, Sensors and Smart Systems devices that provide particular intelligent functionality by combining micro/nanoelectronic components with physical, chemical, and biological sensors and actuators on fully integrated systems, will catalyse increasing technology development for a broad range of powerful applications addressing societal challenges.These rapid technological developments have contributed to the growth in many areas of the research (health, food, environment, etc.) where they can bring significant impact. Moreover, the inclusion of sensors on smart systems that combine many functionalities with the ubiquitously sharing of information through networks is also receiving particular attention. However, in order to take full advantage of current technologies, greater effort is needed to improve the link between Sensors & Smart Systems in a new concepts of Information Communication Technology. The full integration with ICT data processing to be combined with sensing, reasoning, actuating and communication and will allow analysis of complex situations, to take autonomous decisions, to interact with the environment and with other “intelligent” systems.

The event will consist of a Scientific Workshop in the days 27-29 June and a Tutorial Course in the days 25-26 June.The objective of the workshop is twofold: a) to share the progress in the field and b) to identify the technological orientation and future challenges, offered by the connection between Sensors and ICT technologies, looking at the world of “Smart Anything Everywhere”, starting from basic materials and technologies for sensors and looking towards integration and applications. The involvement of representatives of key research disciplines will offer a podium to enable community building and networking, the sharing of progress in materials, technology and application development, and the identification of common interests.The distance to market, the translation of a technology success into a market success, and how it is reflected on the Horizon 2020 programs and opportunities will be discussed in a specific session of the workshop.

TOPICS

Subject matters of the workshop will include but will be not limited to:

New materials and advanced technologies for physical/chemical/bio-sensors and Smart Systems IntegrationNew Sensing and Transduction Methodologies and DevicesMEMS/NEMSBio-electronics and Bio-photonicsMicro & nano actuationEnergy HarvestingLab-on-a-chip & Micro-Nano-fluidicsBio-inspired electronics and neural system architecturesBio-signals processingWearable and implantable sensors and devices and other miniaturized systems interacting with the human bodyPrinted, flexible, biodegradable and biocompatible electronicsSensors for Smart Objects & Internet of Things (IoT)Robotics and AutomationSensor networks and UAVs based remote sensingNext Generation Communication NetworksInformation management system and mobile service technologyLarge data set managementDevices and Technologies for Smart LivingApplication in: Health, Food, Security, Aerospace, Automotive, Ambient Assisted Living,Environment, Domotics and Smart Home, Smart Cities and Communities, etc.

The workshop is organized around oral and poster sessions, and plenary/thematic discussions.

http://www.minabict.eu

Image Gallery: ISOCS MiNaB-ICT Otranto 2016 – ISOCS (olfactionsociety.org)

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Check the presentations from the event (available only for members): ISOCS & MiNaB-ICT Materials

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Breath Analysis with Chemical Sensor Arrays
2017-03-05 00:00 - 2017-03-10 23:59 (Europe/Paris) | Single item: job
ISOCS-SNIFFPHONE Winter Short Course 2017

5 -10 March 2017 – Ponte di Legno – Brescia – Italy

The Short Course explores the area of chemical sensing of breath analysis and its applications. We have put together an exciting program that will provide attendees with both theoretical background and practical experience. Topics will be delivered by lectures, exercises, discussion and laboratory demonstration sessions.

Registration is closed.

This short course will cover topics including:

Introduction to chemical sensorsElectronic nose conceptsSampling of breath Applications of breath analysis Data analysis of sensor arraysExternal validation methods Medical aspects of breath analysisSniffPhone project last advancesDemonstration of the SniffPhone prototype

List of speakers:

Prof. Arnaldo D’Amico, University Tor Vergata, RomaProf. Julian Gardner, University of WarwickProf. Hossam Haick, Technion, IsraelProf. Marcis Leja, University of Latvia at RigaProf. Christopher Mayhew, University Innsbruck, AustriaProf. Corrado Di Natale, University Tor Vergata, RomaDr. Jan Mitrovics, JLM Innovation, Tübingen, GermanyDr. Santiago Marco, University of Barcelona, SpainDr. Veronica Sberveglieri, Univeristy of BresciaDr. Andrea Ponzoni, University of BresciaDr. Vera Ruzsanyi, University Innsbruck, Austria

Who should attend?

The Short Course is ideal for anyone with an interest in chemical sensors and olfaction, its application to breath analysis, and is new to the field; for example, PhD students, researchers, technologists and industrialists. Short Courses organized by ISOCS are a unique combination of fundamental theory lectures and practical application exercises. They provide an introduction into selected topics of current research and new developments in the area of chemical sensing and olfaction. In this edition, you will have the unique opportunity to attend to the last developments in the European project Sniff Phone that aims at detecting lung diseases using a chemical sensor array.

The Short Course is residential and the programme allows plenty of scope for networking with lecturers and attendees. Lectures take place in the morning, with the afternoon free for participants to network, consolidate their knowledge, or enjoy the outdoors. We encourage people to ski in the afternoon and we have amongst us, the organisers, some keen skiers. Discussion sessions and labs resume in the early evening before evening dinner.

Venue:

Ponte di Legno is an Italian comune of 1,773 inhabitants in Val Camonica, province of Brescia, in Lombardy (www.comune.ponte-di-legno.bs.it/pages/home.asp ). The venue is at the Hotel Pineta *** – Ponte di Legno (Brescia) Italy which is located close to the ski slopes, and close access to many famous ski resorts.

Price:

The price for ISOCS members is 750€ double room and 850€ single room. For non-ISOCS members the price is 850€ double room and 950€ single room. It includes all accommodation and meals. To become a member of ISOCS visit our website www2.olfactionsociety.org .

MembersNon-membersSingle room850 €950 €Double room750 €850 €

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ISOEN 2017
2017-05-28 00:00 - 2017-05-31 23:59 (Europe/Paris) | Mobile Log Out
17th International Symposium on Olfaction and Electronic Nose

28 – 31 May 2017 – Montreal, Canada

ISOEN 2017:

The International Symposium on Olfaction and Electronic Nose (ISOEN) is the world’s premiere technical conference in artificial chemoreception (olfaction and taste). ISOEN 2017 provides a forum for scientists, engineers and practitioners to share their latest findings, innovations and products in the area of artificial chemoreception.

Montreal:

ISOEN 2017 will be held at McGill University, in the heart of Montreal (Canada) and steps away from the downtown business core, numerous art galleries, restaurants and the metro system. Known as one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, Montreal offers a variety of cultural events, from music and art to fashion; culinary experiences, from fine-dining to street food; and outdoor attractions, from strolling along cobblestone streets to bike rides through acres of parks.

Topics of interest:

ISOEN emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches addressing all aspects of odor and taste measurement, from basic theory to applications. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

Odor sampling: headspace analysis, dynamic sampling, pre-concentration and storageChemical sensors: gas, biosensors, ion-selective, opticalSensor systems: electronic noses, electronic tongues, micro-spectrometersData analysis: signal processing, pattern recognition, chemometricsIndustrial applications: quality control, food safety, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoringOdor generation: olfactometry, olfactory displaysBio-engineering: cell-based olfactory sensors, bio-inspired algorithms

Now in its 17th edition, ISOEN 2017 will be organized around the theme of ubiquitous sensing with mobile, wearable, and distributed chemosensors. In particular, we welcome contributions in the following areas:

Crowd sensing with consumer-grade instrumentsWearable sensors for exposure monitoringAutonomous sensing with aerial, ground and underwater robotsAlgorithms for distributed chemical sensing

Tutorial and special session proposals:

Tutorials will be held on May 28, 2017. Tutorial proposals must include title, contact and biosketch for the presenter(s), and a description of the tutorial. Special session proposals must include a topical title, rationale, session outline, contact information, and a list of invited speakers. Additional information can be found at the ISOEN 2017 website.

Submission of papers:

Prospective authors are invited to submit full-length papers, with up to three pages (double column) for technical content including figures and possible references. Presented papers will be included in the proceedings of ISOEN 2017 and in IEEE Xplore –pending formatting requirements being met.

Paper presentation and conference registration :

Each paper must be covered by at least one of its co-authors with a full registration. Participants with a full registration can cover a maximum of two (2) papers. Detailed information will be posted on the conference registration page.

Important deadlines:

Special session & tutorial proposals 6 November 2016Notification of special session & tutorial acceptance4 December 2016Submission of regular papers15 January 2017Notification of paper acceptance15 March 2017Author registration20 March 2017Camera ready uploads28 March 2017

Exhibition and demo opportunities:

The Conference exhibit area will provide your company or organization with the opportunity to inform and display your latest products, services, equipment, books, journals, and publications to attendees from around the world. For further information, contact Chris Dyer, cdyer@ConferenceCatalysts.com

Questions:

Please contact the ISOEN 2017 organizing committee (Ricardo Gutierrez-Osuna, H. Troy Nagle, Fabrice Labeau, and Chris Dyer) at oc@isoen2017.org

Further information is available at http://www.isoen2017.org

See the flyer

General Assembly 2017 and New Constitution
2017-05-29 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | Mobile Log Out
The general assembly of the ISOCS society will be held during the ISOEN 2017 conference in Ballroom A on Monday 29th May 17:00 to 18:00

Agenda:

Presidential reportFinancial reportChange of constitution and relocationElection of Officers

The executive board proposes to relocate the registration of the society to France. Under topic 3 of the Agenda the reasoning behind the move will be explained. In relation to the relocation a new constitution suitable for a non-profit organization registered in France is proposed and shall be decided upon.

The draft for the new constitution and the internal rules are attached to this post.

See the ISOCS Constitution

See the ISOCS Internal Rules

Breath Samples Analysis and Advanced Dynamic Operation of Chemical Sensors
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ISOCS Short Course Winter 2018

in collaboration with EU projects SniffPhone and TropSense

10 – 13 January – Kühtai – Austria

Develop your knowledge of breath analysis and chemical sensors at the ISOCS Short Course in Kühtai, Austria!

This short course will cover topics including:

Fundamentals of chemical sensor arraysDynamic operation of chemical sensorsExternal modulation of chemical sensorsAnalytical equipment for breath analysisBreath sampling methods

Speakers include:

Prof Janusz Smulko , University of Gdansk, PolandDr Radu Ionescu, University of Uppsala, SwedenDr James Covington, University of Warwick, UKDr Vera Ruzsanyi, University of Innsbruck, AustriaDr Jan Mitrovics, JLM Innovation GmbH, Germany

The Short Course will cover fundamental concepts and practical aspects of chemical sensors systems and breath analysis. Excercises with operation modes for chemical sensors and demonstrations breath analysis systems will deliver hands on experience.

Who should attend?

The Short Course is ideal for anyone with an interest in breath analysis, breath sampling methods and chemical sensors and is new to the field; for example, PhD students, researchers, technologists and industrialists.Short Courses organized by ISOCS are a unique combination of fundamental theory lectures and practical application exercises. They provide a head start into selected topics of current research and new developments in the area of chemical sensing and olfaction. Most lecturers will be present throughout the duration of the course. Ample opportunity is given for discussion and networking.

Location:

The Short Course is residential and the programme allows plenty of scope for networking with lecturers and attendees.Lectures take place in the morning, with the afternoon free for participants to network, consolidate their knowledge or enjoy the outdoors.Discussion sessions and labs resume in the early evening.The Short Course is hosted at the Sporthotel Kühtai.Kühtai is surrounded by the Stubai Alps in Tyrol, on an altitude of 2020m and conveniently located 35 km from Innsbruck.

Registration is closed!

The short course package includes 3 meals, drinks and access to the hotels wellness area.

There are limited spaces available in Sporthotel Küthai, participants will be placed there or in an equivalent hotel in walking distance in Kühtai.Students will be placed in double rooms or apartment flats, depending on availability.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Would you like to showcase your latest product developments or your present company with a booth or poster? Please contact us to discuss terms!

See the flyer

Symposium Plants and Sensors
2018-12-02 00:00 - 2018-12-03 23:59 (Europe/Paris) | Resources
Communicating with Plants:

Deciphering and Exploiting Chemical Signals through Electronics

NC State University’s “Stewards of the Future” Symposium, titled “Plants and Sensors,” will be held 2-3 December 2018 at the newly opened StateView Hotel on NC State University’s Centennial Campus in Raleigh, NC, USA. The event will bring together plant scientists and engineers to discuss how plants communicate with their environment and to develop new ideas on how to exploit sensors and electronics to enhance crop production.The “Stewards of the Future” series was created by NC State’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) to showcase college innovation and research on the pressing issues of our time, as well as to connect stakeholders with our scientists to help solve global grand challenges.Please visit the conference website for more information on registration to the conference at http://go.ncsu.edu/Stewards

ISOEN 2019
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18th International Symposium on Olfaction and Electronic Nose

26 – 29 May 2019 – Fukuoka, Japan

ISOEN 2019:

The International Symposium on Olfaction and Electronic Nose (ISOEN) is the world’s premiere technical conference in artificial chemoreception (olfaction and taste). ISOEN 2019 provides a forum for scientists, engineers and practitioners to share their latest findings, innovations and products in the area of artificial chemoreception.

Fukuoka:

ISOEN 2019 will be held at ACROS Fukuoka close to Fukuoka airport. Fukuoka is an energetic city and the center of core city of politics, economy, culture and fashion in Kyushu located in western Japan.

Topics of interest:

ISOEN emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches addressing all aspects of odor and taste measurement, from basic theory to applications. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

Odor sampling: headspace analysis, dynamic sampling, pre-concentration and storageChemical sensors: gas, biosensors, ion-selective, opticalSensor systems: electronic noses, electronic tongues, micro-spectrometers, IoTData analysis: signal processing, pattern recognition, chemometrics, AI, deep learningIndustrial applications: quality control, food safety, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoringRobotic systems: robots with chemical senses, droneScent presentation: olfactometry, olfactory displays, human interface, virtual realityOdor/gustatory perception: evaluation of odor intensity/impression, cross-modal effect, sensory testECG/EEG/NIRS measurementBio-engineering: cell-based olfactory sensors, receptor-based sensors, bio-inspired algorithms

The Conference exhibit area will provide your company or organization with the opportunity to inform and display your latest products, services, equipment, books, journals, and publications to attendees from around the world. For further information, contact Brianna Orr, borr@ConferenceCatalysts.com.For questions please contact the ISOEN 2019 organizing committee (Kiyoshi Toko, Takamichi Nakamoto, Santiago Marco, Kenshi Hayashi, Hiroshi Ishida, and Chris Dyer) at oc@isoen2019.org.

Important deadlines:

Special session & tutorial proposals 6 November 2018Notification of special session & tutorial acceptance4 December 2018Submission of regular papers20 December 2018Notification of paper acceptance11 March 2019Author registration20 March 2019Camera ready uploads28 March 2019

General Chair

Kiyoshi Toko, Kyushu University, JAPAN

Technical Program Co-Chairs

Takamichi Nakamoto, Tokyo Institute of Technology, JAPANSantiago Marco, Institute Bioengr. Catalonia, SPAIN

Local Arrangement Chair

Kenshi Hayashi, Kyushu University, JAPAN

Treasurers

Jan Mitrovics, JLM Innovation GmbH, GERMANYJunichi Kita, Shimadzu Corporation, JAPANTakeshi Onodera, Kyushu University, JAPAN

Tutorials Chair

Hiroshi Ishida, Tokyo University of Agriculture & Technology, JAPAN

Plenaries Chair

Prof. Krishna Persaud, The University of Manchester, UK

Conference Management

Chris Dyer, Conference Catalysts LLC, USANaoko Tani, Semiconductor Portal, JAPAN

For more information please visit http://isoen2019.org/

See the flyer

General Assembly
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The ISOCS General Assembly will take place on Monday 27 May 2019, at 5 PM at ACROS, Fukuoka, Japan, as part of the ISOEN Conference.

1 ) It is stated that – Il est précisé que

· All ISOEN participants are invited to attend the ISOCS General Assembly, but only ISOCS members have an individual voting right.Tous les participants d’ISOEN sont invités à assister à l’assemblée générale d’ISOCS, mais seuls les membres d’ISOCS possèdent un droit de vote individuel.

· Membership of the Chairs is open to individual members. This call for applications will stay open until April 30th. During this period written applications must be sent to the ISOCS Secretary.Peuvent être membres Représentants les membres actifs. Le présent appel à candidatures reste ouvert jusqu’au 30 avril. Pendant cette période, les candidatures doivent être soumises par écrit au Secrétaire.

· ISOCS shall improve the Gender equality, and would like to recruit people in their mid-career in the Steering Committee. People who fall under this profile are therefore welcome to apply.ISOCS doit améliorer l’égalité des sexes et souhaite recruter des personnes dans leur milieu de leur carrière dans le Conseil d’Administration. Les personnes correspondant à ce profil sont donc bienvenues à soumettre leur candidature.

2 ) Agenda – Ordre du jour

Only the items on the agenda can be legally voted.Seuls les points inscrits à l’ordre du jour pourront faire valablement l’objet d’un vote.

· Report on the activities and status of the Organization for the approval of the General Assembly.Rapport moral du Président de l’Association et bilan, soumis à l’approbation de l’Assemblée Générale.

· Report by the Treasurer on its management and submission of the balance sheet for the approval of the General AssemblyRapport financier et de gestion du Trésorier, soumis à l’approbation de l’Assemblée Générale.

· Ratification of the transfer of the Registered Office to the House of Associations, Dijon, France.Ratification du transfert du Siège social à la Maison des Associations, Dijon, France.

· Election of the Executive board (The President will automatically become Past President)Élection du Bureau(Le Président actuel devient automatiquement Ancien Président).

· Election of the Chairs (The Chair of the next edition of the ISOEN conference automatically becomes an ISOCS Chair for a period of two years, not renewable).Élection des représentants (le responsable du prochain congrès ISOEN devient automatiquement représentant ISOCS pour une durée de deux ans, non renouvelable).

· Any other businessQuestions diverses

Attachment

Download isocs-ga2019-convocation.pdf

Introduction to Deep Learning Short Course
2019-08-13 00:00 - 2019-08-16 23:59 (Europe/Paris) | Downloads
Presented By: Machine Perception and Cognitive Robotics Laboratory

Florida Atlantic University

13 – 16 August 2019 – Boca Raton, FL, USA

This course is designed for those with no prior knowledge of deep learning of programming in general. The course will cover the conceptual background to this powerful AI that is driving cars, diagnosing cancer, and teaching us about our own intelligence. In addition to lectures and coding demonstrations, participants will work hands-on with data alongside the lab’s researchers.

For more information and to register, see http://www.mpcrlab.com/shortcourse19.

Pricing and Registration: http://mpcrlab.com/shortcourse19/pricing-and-registration.

The organizers offer $200 USD off using the coupon code “ISOCS” at registration.

Joint Training School on Chemical Sensors, Biosensors and Biochips
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CMC2, AIESEM, IBERNAM

22 – 26 September 2019 – Center Le Lazaret, Sète, France

This training will present the multidisciplinary bases (recognition, transduction, micronanotechnologies, information processing) necessary for the design and use of chemical sensors, biosensors and biochips as well as their applications.

Topics:

Materials & Technologies for Chemical Sensing:Adsorption on solids, Sensors on plastic and polymers, Micro-nano technologies for gas sensors, Biosensors and bio-electrochemistry, Piezo-electrical properties, Metal oxide heterostructures, Optical technologies for biosensors, Low dimensional nanomaterials, Porous SolidsSystems Integration & Applications:Multifunctional micro- and nanosystems, Multivariate data analysis and pattern recognition, New Generation of Sensors in Automotive, Energy harvesting & power supply, Lab on Chip for Biomedical Applications, Advancements in miniaturized breathalyzers, Chemical Sensors for Non-invasive Diagnosis

For more information go to http://www.aisem.eu/joint-training-school-2019/

To register, please contact Véronique LHEUREUX lheureux@adera.fr

ISOCS Winter Course 2020
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ISOCS-SENSOFT-VOGAS Winter Short Course 2020

27 -31 January 2020 – See – Paznaun – Austria

The Short Course will cover fundamental concepts and practical aspects of chemical sensors systems with emphasis on materials and technology. Demonstrations of chemical sensors systems will deliver hands on experience.

This short course will cover topics including:

Fundamentals of chemical sensors and arraysNew technologies for gas sensingImprovements of gas-sensitive materials and technologyMaterials for pre-concentrationApplications of gas sensor systems

List of speakers:

Prof. Eduard LLobet, U. of Tarragona, SpainProf. Lars Österlund, U. of Uppsala, SwedenProf. Boris Mizaikoff, U. of Ulm, GermanyDr. Elisabetta Comini, U. of Brescia, ItalyDr. Pilar Pina, U. of Zaragoza, SpainDr. Gidi Shani, Israel Institute of TechnologyDr. Andoni Beriain, Tecnum, SpainDr. Saverio de Vito, ENEA, ItalyDr. Jan Mitrovics, JLM Innovation GmbH, Germany

Who should attend?

The Short Course is ideal for anyone with an interest in the technology of chemical sensors and is new to the field; for example, PhD students, researchers, technologists and industrialists. Short Courses organized by ISOCS are a unique combination of fundamental theory lectures and practical application demonstrations. They provide a head start into selected topics of current research and new developments in the area of chemical sensing and olfaction. Most lecturers will be present throughout the duration of the course. Ample opportunity is given for discussion and networking.

The Short Course is residential and the programme allows plenty of scope for networking with lecturers and attendees. Lectures take place in the morning, with the afternoon free for participants to network, consolidate their knowledge, or enjoy the outdoors. We encourage people to ski in the afternoon and we have amongst us, the organisers, some keen skiers. Discussion sessions and labs resume in the early evening before evening dinner.

Venue:

See is located at the entrance to the Paznaun Valley close to Ischgl. The course takes place at the Hotel Mallaun located directly at the ski slopes of See.

Price:

The price for ISOCS members is 850€ shared double room and 1150€ single room. For non-ISOCS members the price is 900€ shared double room and 1200€ single room. It includes all accommodation and meals (Breakfast, snacks and dinner). To become a member of ISOCS visit our website www2.olfactionsociety.org.

MembersNon-membersSingle room1150 €1200 €Shared double room850 €900 €

18th International Meeting on Chemical Sensors (IMCS 18)
2020-05-10 00:00 - 2020-05-15 23:59 (Europe/Paris) | Mobile Log Out
Co-located with the 237th Meeting of the Electrochemical Society

10 – 15 May 2020 – Montréal – Canada

This meeting is the largest and most renowned conference in this scientific area and an excellent opportunity to network with leaders in the field and with companies commercializing chemical sensors for the environment, medical, healthcare, industry, and food safety applications.

Plenary Speakers

Elizabeth (Lisa) Hall, “From Gene to Device: The Route to Diagnostics in Low Resource Countries,” Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge, UK.

Heun Lee, “Design Strategies for High-Performance Oxide Semiconductor Gas Sensors,” Department of Materials Science, Korea University, Seoul, S. Korea

Mark Meyerhoff, “Electrochemical/Optical Sensors in Medicine – Meeting Needs for the 21st Century,” Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

Joseph Wang, “Wearable Electrochemical Sensors,” Department of Nanoengineering, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA

Technical Programs

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Chemometrics, Sensor ArraysChemical and Biosensors, Medical/Health and WearablesElectrochemical and Metal Oxide SensorsSensors for Agriculture and Environmental ApplicationsElectronics for Sensor Fusion and NanomaterialsIOT and Infrastructure and Signal Processing for SensorsMEMS/NEMS Sensors, Materials etc.Microfluidic Devices and SensorsOptical Sensors and PlasmonicsSensors for Breath Analysis, Biomimetic Taste and Olfaction SensingChemical and Biosensing Materials and Sensing Interface Design

Deadlines

Abstract submission opens in July 2019Abstracts due in November 2019Abstracts accepted in January 2020Meeting registration opens in January 2020Meeting Sponsor and Exhibitor Deadline in March 2020

Chairs

Peter J. Hesketh, Georgia Institute of Technology, email: peter.hesketh@me.gatech.edu

X. Zeng, Oakland University, email: zeng@oakland.edu

Joseph R. Stetter, KWJ Engineering Inc, email: jrstetter@gmail.com

Further informartion: imcs2020.gatech.edu

ISOCS Short Course Summer 2021
2021-05-26 00:00 - 2021-05-28 00:00 (Europe/Amsterdam) | IMG-20230118-WA0043
ISOCS Short Course Summer 2021Smelling COVID-19: Biomarkers, Olfaction and a Pandemic Agent
26 -28 May 2021
Develop your knowledge of machine and canine olfaction and its application to breath analysis for the diagnosis of Covid-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting human health and societies at an unprecedented scale. Success in controlling the pandemic and reducing its impact is strongly dependent on fast and low cost screening techniques. Olfaction may play a significant role through exploiting mammals (canine) olfaction sense and their artificial counterpart.

This short course will cover topics including:

Covid-19 and its impact on human olfaction
Canine olfaction for COVID-19 detection
Breath Analysis and disease diagnostics using artificial olfaction
Complex volatilomes analysis & COVID-19 biomarkers
Electronic noses & GC-IMS for Covid-19 diagnosis
Comparison of artificial and canine olfaction
Environmental chemistry drivers of the COVID-19 pandemic

Speakers include:

Prof. Dominique GrandJean, ENVA, France
Dr. Thierry Thomas Danguin, INRAE, France
Dr. Emma Brodrick, IMSPEX Diagnostics LTD
Prof. Corrado Di Natale, Uni. Tor Vergata, Roma
Prof. Eugenio Martinelli, Uni. Tor Vergata, Roma
Prof. Hossam Haick, Technion, Israel
Prof. Giuseppe Lippi, Uni. of Verona
Prof. Pierluigi Barbieri, Uni. of Trieste

Who should attend?
The Short Course is ideal for anyone with an interest in breath analysis, breath sampling and chemical sensors and their application to Covid-19; for example, PhD students, researchers, technologists and industrialists.
This Short Courses organized by ISOCS and are a unique combination of fundamental theory and practical lectures. They provide a head start into selected topics of current research and new developments in the area of chemical sensing and olfaction. Ample opportunity is given for discussion and networking.
Participation Fee:Academics/Industry: 40 Euros Students: 20 Euros Both include free 1-year ISOCS membership
Registration: https://www.athenaconsulting.eu/ISOCS2021Registration/
Flyer: ISOCS-Smelling-COVID19-2021.pdf
Program: ISOCS-Program-Summer-2021_hr.pdf
Video Recordings and Material: ISOCS Short Course Summer 2021 Material
Sponsors:

https://www.bioregio-stern.de/de/projekte/smart-analytics-netzwerk

ISOEN 2022
2022-05-29 08:00 - 2022-06-01 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
The International Symposium on Olfaction and Electronic Nose

May 29 – June 1, 2022 – Aveiro, Portugal

ISOEN 2022:The International Symposium on Olfaction and Electronic Nose (ISOEN) is the world’s premiere technical conference in artificial chemoreception (olfaction and taste). ISOEN 2022 provides a forum for scientists, engineers and practitioners to share their latest findings, innovations and products in the area of artificial chemoreception.

Aveiro:ISOEN 2022 will be held at the Aveiro Congress Center, situated in the old building of the Jerónimo Pereira de Campos ceramic factory, emblematic of the early XX century industrial architecture of Aveiro.

For registration please go to: test.olfactionsociety.org/isoen-2022-registration

Topics of interest:

Odour sampling: headspace analysis, dynamic sampling, pre-concentration and storageChemical sensors and biosensors: gas, liquid, electrochemical, opticalSensor systems: electronic noses, electronic tonguesData analysis: signal processing, pattern recognition, chemometricsHealthcare applications of sensors and sensor systemsIndustrial, environmental and foodstuff applications of sensors and sensor systems.IoT and sensorsRobotic system with chemical sensorsActuators and MEMSOdour and gustatory perception and sent presentationBioengineering: cell-based olfactory sensors, receptor-based sensors, bio-inspired algorithms

Important deadlines:

Special Session & Tutorials Proposals 20 November 2021Abstract Submission Deadline20 December 2021Acceptance Notification15 March 2022Early Registration Deadline14 April 2022

Conference ChairAlisa Rudnitskaya, University of Aveiro, PORTUGAL

Technical Program Co-ChairsSantiago Marco, IBEC, SPAINAlisa Rudnitskaya, University of Aveiro, PORTUGAL

TreasurerJan Mitrovics, JLM Innovation GmbH, GERMANY

Publicity ChairRadislav A. Potyrailo, GE Research, USA

Tutorials ChairSaverio de Vito, ENEA, ITALY

Plenary ChairKrishna Persaud, The University of Manchester, UK

Local Organizing CommitteeM. Teresa S.R. Gomes, University of Aveiro, PORTUGALMarta I.S. Veríssimo, University of Aveiro, PORTUGALCatarina Moreirinha, University of Aveiro, PORTUGALMariana Raposo, University of Aveiro, PORTUGALSílvia Reis, University of Aveiro, PORTUGALMaria João Botelho, IPMA, PORTUGAL

For more information please visit: https://www.isoen2022.org/

ISOEN 2022 Tutorials
2022-05-29 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
The ISOEN 2022 Tutorials are organized on 29 May 2022, at the conference site of the ISOEN conference in Aveiro, Portugal.

They cover Electronic Tongue, Artificial Olfaction and Air Quality Monitoring techniques.

The registration fee covering all tutorials is 80€ for registrations before 25 May 2022, or 120€ on site thereafter.

Pre conference prices will close today 26 May 15:00 CET! After this time on site price will apply!

Tutorial 1: Voltammetric electronic tongues: sensors, materials and applicationsManel del Vale (Autonomous University of Barcelona)

Tutorial 2: Chemical sensors for e-tongue applications: working principles, advantages and drawbacksLarisa Lvova (University of Rome Tor Vergata)

Tutorial 3: Microelectronics-based multi-sensor systems: towards hybrid electronic tonguesCecilia Jimenez-Jorquera (CSIC, Spain)

Tutorial 4: Environmental odour monitoring. Sensorial techniques vs. artificial olfaction: current status and future perspectivesLaura Capelli (Politecnico di Milano)

Tutorial 5: Field calibration and beyond for Air Quality Multisensors SystemsSaverio de Vito (ENEA)

Tutorial 6. Low cost sensors and data analysis for Indoor Air Quality MonitoringNathalie Redon (IMT Lille Douai)

General Assembly 2022
2022-05-30 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Lisbon)
The ISOCS General Assembly will take place on Monday 30 May 2022, at 5 PM at Congress center, Aveiro, Portugal, as part of the ISOEN Conference.

1) It is stated that – Il est précisé que

All ISOEN participants are invited to attend the ISOCS General Assembly, but only ISOCS members have an individual voting right.Tous les participants d’ISOEN sont invités à assister à l’assemblée générale d’ISOCS, mais seuls les membres d’ISOCS possèdent un droit de vote individuel.Membership of the Chairs is open to individual members. This call for applications will stay open until April 30th. During this period written applications must be sent to the ISOCS Secretary.Peuvent être membres Représentants les membres actifs. Le présent appel à candidatures reste ouvert jusqu’au 30 avril. Pendant cette période, les candidatures doivent être soumises par écrit au Secrétaire.ISOCS shall improve the Gender equality, and would like to recruit people in their mid-career in the Steering Committee. People who fall under this profile are therefore welcome to apply.ISOCS doit améliorer l’égalité des sexes et souhaite recruter des personnes dans leur milieu de leur carrière dans le Conseil d’Administration. Les personnes correspondant à ce profil sont donc bienvenues à soumettre leur candidature.

2) Agenda – Ordre du jour

Only the items on the agenda can be legally voted.Seuls les points inscrits à l’ordre du jour pourront faire valablement l’objet d’un vote.

Report by the Treasurer on its management and submission of the balance sheet for the approval of the General AssemblyRapport financier et de gestion du Trésorier, soumis à l’approbation de l’Assemblée Générale.Decision on membership fees; the Executive board will present a proposal for approval by the General Assembly.Décision sur les cotisations ; le Bureau présentera une proposition de nouveaux tarifs de cotisations annuelles, soumis à l’approbation de l’Assemblée.Election of the Executive board (The President will automatically become Past President)Élection du Bureau (Le Président actuel devient automatiquement Ancien Président).Election of the Chairs (The Chair of the next edition of the ISOEN conference automatically becomes an ISOCS Chair for a period of two years, not renewable).Élection des représentants (le responsable du prochain congrès ISOEN devient automatiquement représentant ISOCS pour une durée de deux ans, non renouvelable).Any other businessQuestions diverses

ISOCS Short Course Winter 2023
2023-01-16 00:00 - 2023-01-19 23:59 (Europe/Paris)
Develop your knowledge of environmental gas & odour sensing at the ISOCS Short Course in Bormio, Italy

The Short Course will cover fundamental concepts and practical aspects of chemical sensors systems applied to environmental gas & odour detection and monitoring. Exercises and demonstrations on data processing and on environmental gas sampling and sensing will deliver unique hands-on experience.

This Short Course is organized together with the Sensoft project (http://deeea.urv.cat/sensoft/) and sponsored by the Smart Analytics network (https://www.bioregio-stern.de/en/projects/smart-analytics-network).

This Short Course will cover topics including:

Environmental odour monitoring

Environmental data analysis and processing

Advanced applications with drones

Trace detection of air pollutants

Wireless gas sensing networks

Sensor calibration techniques

Speakers include:

Prof. Saverio De Vito, ENEA; President ISOCS

Prof. Laura Capelli, Politecnico di Milano

Prof. Santiago Marco, University of Barcelona

Prof. Agustin Gutierrez Galvez, University of Barcelona

Prof. Eduard Llobet Valero, Universitat Rovira I Virgili

Prof. Achim J. Lilienthal, Örebro University

Prof. Pilar Pina, University of Zaragoza

Prof. Andoni Beriain, University of Navarra

Dr. Jan Mitrovics, JLM Innovation GmbH, Germany

Dr. Marzio Invernizzi, Politecnico di Milano

Dr. Carmen Bax, Politecnico di Milano

Dr. Roberto Pasqua, Ellona

Dr. Christian Bur, Saarland University

Eng. Theodosios Kassandros, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Dr. Patrick Neumann, BAM

Dr. Javier Alonso, University of Barcelona

Who should attend?

The Short Course is ideal for anyone with an interest in the use of chemical sensors for air quality and odour monitoring, gas sampling methods, environmental data analysis; for example, PhD students, researchers, technologists and industrialists.Short Courses organized by ISOCS are a unique combination of fundamental theory lectures and practical application exercises. They provide a head start into selected topics of current research and new developments in the area of chemical sensing and olfaction. Most lecturers will be present throughout the duration of the course. Ample opportunity is given for discussion and networking.

The Short Course explores the areas of chemical sensing, data processing, mobile and wireless applications for environmental gas & odour monitoring. We have put together an exciting program that will provide attendees with both theoretical background and practical experience in the above areas.Topics will be delivered by lectures, discussion, and practical demonstration sessions. Participants will need to bring their own laptops, but will be supplied with sample data and evaluation software. The computing laboratories do not need a high performance computer and can be carried out on a basic laptop running the windows operating system. Participants will also experience a hands-on trial on environmental odour sampling and monitoring.

The Short Course is residential and the programme allows plenty of scope for networking with lecturers and attendees. Theoretical lectures will start on Monday 16th and take place in the morning, with the afternoon free for participants to network, consolidate their knowledge or enjoy the outdoors. Practical sessions, exercises and hands-on demonstrations will be in the early evening, before dinner.The venue is the superb Hotel Vallechiara, located directly at the ski slopes, and the participation fees include all accommodation (5 nights) and meals. Participants may choose either a single room (950 € – Now fully booked), double room (850 €) or share a triple/quadruple room (750 €). After 16th December an extra late registration fee of 50 € will be applied.

Students will receive free ISOCS membership for 2023!

Accompanying persons are also welcome, at a fee of 500 €.Accommodation is provided from 15th January to 20th January.

A welcome dinner will take place on Sunday 15th to facilitate networking among participants.

The hotel has also a ski school (Anzi Ski School) and a ski rental, and they will organize ski courses at different levels (from beginners to experts) for the Short Course attendants. We encourage people to ski in the afternoon and we have amongst us, the organisers, some keen skiers.

How to reach the Venue

Transport information is in the file below.

Bormio-transport

Where We Are

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ISOCS Winter School 2023 “Environmental gas & odour sensing” Bormio, 16-19 January 2023DAY 1 (Monday, January 16): Environmental Odour Monitoring8:40-8:55 Saverio De Vito (ENEA, President of ISOCS): Welcome to participants and presentation of ISOCS8:55-9:10 Laura Capelli (Politecnico di Milano, Educational chair of ISOCS): Outline and scope of the winter school. The problem of odour pollution9:10-10:10 Marzio Invernizzi (Politecnico di Milano): Methods for the measurement of environmental odours: state of the art and open challenges10:10-10:40 Break & discussion10:40-11:40 Laura Capelli (Politecnico di Milano): The use of gas sensors systems for environmental odour monitoring: potential, limitations, and future perspectives11:40-12:00 Roberto Pasqua (Ellona): Blind prediction test for odor concentration with an electronic nose: a real case of study12:00-12:30 Discussion12:30-13:30 LUNCH13:30-17:30 Free time17:30-19:30 PRACTICAL SESSION. Carmen Bax (Politecnico di Milano): Design and execution of an environmental odour monitoring campaign: practical examples of strategies for odour source identification, sample collection, dilution, and analysis for e-nose training19:30-21:30 DINNERDAY 2 (Tuesday, January 17): Calibration techniques8:30-9:30 Santiago Marco (IBEC): Assessment of the calibration accuracy of IOMS for odour concentration estimation, using model comparison methods9:30-10:00 Break & discussion10:00-11:00 Saverio De Vito (ENEA): Calibration Methodologies for Low Air Quality Sensors: State of the art and future outlook11:00-12:00 Christian Bur (Saarland University):Advanced calibration strategies for IAQ sensors – transfer learning for addressing scalability limitations12:00-12:30 Discussion12:30-13:30 LUNCH13:30-17:30 Free time17:30-18:00 Saverio De Vito (ENEA): Calibrating Citizen Science Multisensors for mobile Air Quality assessment: A practical proposal from Air Heritage Project18:00-19:30 PRACTICAL SESSION. Theodosios Kassandros (University of Thessaloniki): Implementing a calibration function for low cost air quality sensor data19:30-21:30 DINNERDAY 3 (Wednesday, January 18): Mobile applications with drones/ robots8:30-9:30 Achim J. Lillienthal (Örebro University): Modelling and sensor planning for environmental monitoring with gas sensors9:30-10:30 Agustín Gutiérrez-Gálvez (University of Barcelona): Aerial monitoring of pollution and odour10:30-11:00 Break & discussion11:00-12:00 Patrick P. Neumann (BAM): Aerial-based Gas Tomography12:00-12:30 Discussion12:30-13:30 LUNCH13:30-17:30 Free time17:30-19:30 PRACTICAL SESSION. Javier Alonso (University of Barcelona): Data Analysis and Multivariate Regression Modelling with Python for Gas Concentration Prediction: an Array of Commercial MOX Sensors as an Example of Chemical Sensing Unit. *19:30-21:30 DINNERDAY 4 (Thursday, January 19): Trace detection of air pollutants and wireless gas sensing networks (SENSOFT Project)8:15-9:15 Eduard Llobet Valero (Universitat Rovira I Virgili): Nanomaterials for trace detection9:15-10:15 Pilar Pina (UNIZAR and INMA): SERS for gas phase detection10:15-10:45 Break & discussion10:45-11:25 Jan Mitrovics (JLM Innovation): IoT Technologies for distributed sensing11:25-12:05 Andoni Beriain (UNAV): Energy limited communications in harvester assisted wireless sensor nodes12:05-12:30 Discussion12:30-13:30 LUNCH13:30-18:00 Free time18:00-19:30 PRACTICAL SESSION. Andoni Beriain, Moritz Kleinstrass, Alejando Santos (UNAV, URV, JLM Innovation): Demonstration of wireless gas sensing networks*19:30-21:30 DINNER

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRACTICAL SESSIONS AND HOW TO CONNECT INTO THE CLOUD

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Accommodation includes 5 nights from 15th January to 20th January. Breakfast, small lunch and dinner are included.

SniffIRdrone Workshop
2023-11-28 08:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
Environmental Monitoring with Drones

ISOCS Short Course Winter 2024
2024-01-14 18:00 - 2024-01-19 13:00 (Europe/Paris)
CHEMICAL SENSING FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS: FROM A PROOF OF CONCEPT TO A MEDICAL DEVICE

Develop your knowledge on the development of a medical device based on chemical sensing at the ISOCS Short Course in Bormio, Italy

This Short Course will cover topics including:

Sampling, storage and analysis of biological fluids

Technological challenges and data processing related to multivariate chemical sensing

Scientific and clinical validation of biomedical technologies

Design of clinical validation trials

Certification of biomedical devices

Specific challenges related to healthcare applications (e.g., biocompatibility, cross contamination, etc.

Examples of technologies based on chemical sensing that became medical devices

Speakers include:

Prof. Laura Capelli, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Prof. Raffaele Dellaca’, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Dr. Chiara Veneroni, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Dr. Carmen Bax, Politecnico di Milano, Italy

Prof. Fengchun Tian, Chongqing University, China

Prof. Lei Zhang, Chongqing University, China

Prof. Santiago Marco, IBEC Barcelona, Spain

Dr. Luis Fernández, IBEC Barcelona, Spain

Prof. Jordi Fonollosa, Polytechnical University of Catalonia, Spain

Prof. Marcis Leja, University of Latvia

Prof. Fabio Di Francesco, University of Pisa, Italy

Dr. Tommaso Lomonaco, University of Pisa, Italy

Prof. Corrado Di Natale, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy

Prof. Anne-Claude Romain, University of Liège, Belgium

Prof. Dr. Med. Sascha Kreuer, Saarland University Medical Center, Germany

Prof. Jonathan Beauchamp, Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging, Germany

Dr. Jan Mitrovics, JLM Innovation GmbH, Germany

Dr. Alessandro Gobbi, Restech, Italy

The Short Course will cover theoretical and practical aspects of chemical sensing applied to the development of technologies for healthcare, including both chemical-analytical and e-nose approaches. Exercises and practical demonstrations on biomedical applications of chemical sensing will deliver unique hands-on experience.

Who should attend?

The Short Course is ideal for anyone with an interest in the use of chemical sensors or chemical analysis for the development of medical technologies and/or diagnostic devices, including PhD students, researchers, technologists and industrialists. This Shourt Course will focus specifically on all technological, clinical and regulatory aspects to be considered in order to turn a successful research project into a biomedical device.

The Short Course will cover theoretical and practical aspects of chemical sensing applied to the development of technologies for healthcare, including both chemical-analytical and e-nose approaches. Exercises and practical demonstrations on biomedical applications of chemical sensing will deliver unique hands-on experience.

The Short Course explores the areas of chemical sensing (including chemical analysis and e-nose approaches) and relevant data processing applied to the development of biomedical technologies and/or diagnostic devices, focusing specifically on the technological, clinical and regulatory/certification aspects to be considered when developing a proof of concept (TRL 3) or laboratory-validated methodology (TRL 4) towards a medical device.

We put together a unique and exciting program that will provide attendees with both theoretical background and practical experience in the above areas. Topics will be delivered by lectures, discussion, practical demonstration sessions and hands-on activities. The Short Course will include a team project activity during which the participants will be challenged to define how they should approach the planning of activities for scientific and clinical validation of an innovative medical device based on chemical sensing, to make them facing with the topics presented during the course in a simulated real-case scenario. The results of the projects will be presented by each group on the last day of the course. Participants will need to bring their own laptops, but will be supplied with sample data and evaluation software. The computing laboratories do not need a high-performance computer and can be carried out on a basic laptop running the windows operating system.

The Short Course is residential and the programme allows plenty of opportunites for networking with lecturers and attendees. Theoretical lectures will start on Monday 15th and take place in the morning, with the afternoon free for participants to network, consolidate their knowledge while enjoying the outdoors and the skiing. Practical sessions, exercises, hands-on demonstrations will be in the early evening, before dinner. The venue is the superb Hotel Vallechiara, located directly at the ski slopes, and the participation fees (to be communicated soon) include accommodation and meals. Participants will receive free ISOCS membership for 2024. Accompanying persons are also welcome.The hotel has also a ski school (Anzi Ski School) and a ski rental, and they will organize ski courses at different levels (from beginners to experts) for the Short Course attendees.

Registration is now open and tickets for the event covering access and accommodation with 3 meals per day from Sunday 14th to Friday 19th (5 nights) can directly be purchased. Please fill in the questionaire that helps us with the organization of the event.

We will organize shuttle busses from and to Milano Malpensa airport. Cost and schedule of busses will be confirmed later.

There are only a very limited number of single rooms available, as they will be double rooms for single use. Shared multiple typically consist of 2 bed rooms that share one bath room.

Program of the Winter Course 2024 (Preliminary):

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This Short Course is sponsored by the Smart Analytics network (https://www.bioregio-stern.de/en/projects/smart-analytics-network).

ISOEN 2024
2024-05-12 08:00 - 2024-05-15 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
The International Symposium on Olfaction and Electronic Nose

May 12 – 15, 2024 – Grapevine, TX, USA

ISOEN 2024:The International Symposium on Olfaction and Electronic Nose (ISOEN) is the world’s premiere technical conference in artificial chemoreception (olfaction and taste). ISOEN 2024 provides a forum for scientists, engineers and practitioners to share their latest findings, innovations and products in the area of artificial chemoreception.

Grapevine, TX:ISOEN 2024 will be held at the Grapevine Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, a city that embraces its rich heritage while embracing the future with open arms.Grapevine is close to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

For more information please visit: https://www.isoen2024.org/

ISOCS 2024 General Assembly
2024-05-13 18:30 - 19:30 (Europe/Paris)
The ISOCS General Assembly 2024 will take place on Monday 13 May 2024, at 6:30 PM at Grapevine Convention Center, Texas, USA, as part of the ISOEN 2024 Conference.

This email servers as convocation. Please download the full content of the convocation from the website:

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All ISOEN participants are invited to attend the ISOCS General Assembly, but only ISOCS members have an individual voting right.

Membership of the Chairs is open to individual members. This call for applications will stay open until April 30th, 2024. During this period written applications must be sent to the ISOCS Secretary. ISOCS shall improve the Gender equality, and would like to recruit people in their mid-career in the Steering Committee. People who fall under this profile are there-fore welcome to apply.

Agenda

Only the items on the agenda can be legally voted.

Report on the activities and status of the Organization for the approval of the Gen-eral Assembly.

Report by the Treasurer on its management and submission of the balance sheet for the approval of the General Assembly

Election of the Executive board (The President will automatically become Past President)

Election of the Chairs (The Chair of the next edition of the ISOEN conference au-tomatically becomes an ISOCS Chair for a period of two years, not renewable).

Decision on membership fees. The membership fees will be proposed by the executive board.

Any other business

We are looking forward to see you at ISOEN 2024 conference.

The executive board of ISOCS.

ISOCS Short Course Winter 2025
2025-02-02 18:00 - 2025-02-07 13:00 (Europe/Paris)
CHEMICAL SENSING AND FOOD SCIENCE: FROM A PROOF OF CONCEPT TO INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS

Gain knowledge and develop your skills on Chemical Sensing applied to food science at the ISOCS Short Course in Bormio, Italy

This Short Course will cover topics including:

Needs and challenges of food science

Analytical methods and chemical sensing

Sampling, storage and analysis of chemical samples

Sensory analysis

Technological challenges and data processing related to multivariate chemical sensing

Electronic tongues: applications and data analysis

Calibration strategies and data processing

Cross-modality sensing

Research presentations from participants

Participation of industrial partners: Examples of technologies based on chemical sensing that are in the market

Speakers include:

Patrick Mielle, International Society for Olfaction and Chemical Sensing

Manel del Valle, U. Autonoma de Barcelona

Andreas Güntner, ETH Zurich

Xavier Ceto, Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona

Sylvie Issanchou, French National Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment

Maria Luisa Braunger, Brazilian Nanotechnology National Laboratory

Tilman Sauerwald, Fraunhofer Institute IVV

Thierry Thomas-Danguin, Research Centre for Taste, Smell, and Feeding behavior

Gina Zeh, Fraunhofer Institute IVV

Christian Bur, Saarland University

Antonio Pardo, IBEC Barcelona

Jesús Lozano, Universidad de Extremadura

Asia Kalinichenko, Eberhard Karls University of Tuebingen

Andrea Büttner, Fraunhofer Institute IVV

Ayed Charfedinne, Nestlé

Richard Fix, Bosch Sensortec

The Short Course will cover theoretical and practical aspects of chemical sensing applied to food science and the development of sensing technologies, data analysis, sample handling and calibration strategies. The school will bring industrial partners to present current developments in the market. The course will include lectures from renowned speakers and hands-on exercises in practical sessions. Participants are invited to present their own research and discuss with experts in the field.

Who should attend?

The Short Course will fit anyone interested in the use of chemical sensors or chemical analysis, In particular for food applications. The target audience will be PhD students, researchers, technology developers and industrial partners. This course will focus specifically on used technology, data processing, sample acquisition and storage and calibration methods.

Description

The Short Course will cover theoretical and practical aspects of chemical sensing applied to food science and the development of sensing technologies, data analysis, sample handling and calibration strategies. The school will bring industrial partners to present current developments in the market. The course will include lectures from renowned speakers and hands-on exercises in practical sessions. Participants are invited to present their own research and discuss with experts in the field.Targeted participantsThe Short Course will fit anyone interested in the use of chemical sensors or chemical analysis, In particular for food applications. The target audience will be PhD students, researchers, technology developers and industrial partners. This course will focus specifically on used technology, data processing, sample acquisition and storage and calibration methods.

The Short Course is delivered by researchers and people from the industry with international reputation.The Short Course will review the relevant areas of chemical sensing (including chemical analysis and e-nose and e-tongue approaches) and data processing strategies applied to the development of technologies and applications. The school will put together a unique and exciting program that will provide attendees with both theoretical background and practical/lab exercises. Topics will be delivered by lectures, discussion, practical demonstration sessions and hands-on activities. Participants will need to bring their own laptops to work on the proposed exercises. Sample data and evaluation software will be shared with the attendees.PhD students and other interested attendees will be offered to present their current research in a poster session on Friday.The Short Course includes accommodation and the programme allows plenty of opportunities for interaction with lecturers and attendees. Theoretical lectures will take place in the morning, with the afternoon free for participants to network, consolidate their knowledge while enjoying the outdoors and the skiing. Practical sessions, exercises, hands-on demonstrations will be in the early evening, before dinner. The venue is the superb Hotel Vallechiara, located directly at the ski slopes, and the participation fees (to be communicated soon) include accommodation and meals. Participants will receive free ISOCS membership for 2025. Accompanying persons are also welcome.The hotel has also a ski school (Anzi Ski School) and a ski rental, and they will organize ski courses at different levels (from beginners to experts) for the Short Course attendees.

Registration is open and tickets for the event covering access and accommodation with 3 meals per day from Sunday 2nd to Friday 7th (5 nights) can directly be purchased below. Please fill in the questionaire that helps us with the organization of the event.

We will organize shuttle busses from and to Milano Malpensa airport. Cost and schedule of busses will be confirmed later.

Typical accomodation for the school is in shared double (950 €) or shared multiple (850 €) rooms.There is a limited number of availability of single roooms, because they are double rooms for single use. Upon verification of availability, single rooms can be requested by sending us an email (jordi.fonollosa.m@upc.edu) at a price of 1250 €.

Program of the Winter Course 2025:

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